Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women and early detection is key to saving your life. Symptoms don’t usually appear until the cancer is in an advanced stage, but now there is a new screening available in Manitowoc.

Can you imagine your employees having the tools to manage and improve their wellness and potentially see their doctors less, thereby IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH AND YOUR BOTTOM LINE? That is what disease management is all about. Employees will:

Lung disease can be the unfortunate result of exposure to dust or chemicals, such as indoor and outdoor air pollution or inhaling tobacco smoke. The severity of the resulting disease can vary. Some factors that are highly suggestive of lung disease include:

history of exposure

symptoms of chronic cough or shortness of breath on exertion

pain or discomfort when breathing in or out

Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to maintaining normal and healthy lungs.

The first annual HFM Maritime Marathon beat all expectations on Sunday, June 24 at UW Manitowoc. With more than 200 full marathon participants and another 190 individuals in 2-person and 4-person relay teams from 24 states, the 7:00 AM race offered “refugees” of the Madison Marathon and the Green Bay Cellcom Marathon the opportunity to qualify for the pinnacle of all marathons, the Boston Marathon.